Endocrinology
Director of Diabetic Foot Surgery, Diabetic Foot Surgeon, Podiatry Specialist, Diabetic Foot Care Specialist39+ Years of Experience
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Arun Bal is the Director of Diabetic Foot Surgery at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With over 39 years of experience, he is recognised for his work in diabetic foot surgery, podiatry, and diabetic limb salvage.
He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the University of Mumbai. He also earned a PhD in Political Science in 2005, focusing on healthcare as a human right.
Dr. Bal has been working in diabetic foot surgery since 1986. His clinical interests include the management of diabetic foot complications, complex foot wounds, limb preservation, and conditions that may threaten the health and function of the foot.
He has held several professional leadership positions, including serving as the former editor of the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics and former convener of the Ethics Committee at the Medical Council of India from 2010 to 2013. He is also associated with organisations focused on consumer action for safety and health, diabetic foot surgery, and limb salvage.
In 2019, Dr. Bal received the Annual Prize and Oration from Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, USA, in recognition of his contributions to diabetic limb salvage. He is also listed as a member of the expert panel for Charcot foot guidelines of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF).
Dr. Bal's work focuses on diabetic foot care and the management of complications that can lead to chronic wounds, infection, and possible limb loss. Early medical evaluation and an appropriate treatment plan are important for patients with diabetes who develop foot wounds, swelling, discolouration, or signs of infection.
Patients seeking specialist diabetic foot care can refer to Dr. Arun Bal's profile at S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai. Treatment options depend on the patient's condition, wound severity, circulation, infection status, and overall health.
Assessment and treatment of foot complications associated with diabetes, including wounds, ulcers, and other conditions that may affect mobility and tissue health.
Evaluation and management of open sores or ulcers on the feet of people with diabetes, with treatment tailored to wound severity and underlying causes.
Surgical management of selected diabetic foot complications, based on the extent of tissue damage, infection, and the patient's clinical condition.
Specialist assessment and management of diabetic wounds to support healing and reduce the risk of complications.
Evaluation of wounds that do not heal as expected, including assessment of infection, circulation, pressure, and other factors affecting recovery.
Specialist treatment aimed at preserving the affected limb whenever possible through appropriate wound care, infection management, and surgical intervention when indicated.
Assessment and management of Charcot foot, a condition that can weaken bones and alter foot shape, particularly in people with diabetic nerve damage.
Evaluation and treatment planning for foot infections, including assessment of their severity and the need for medication, wound care, or surgery.
Management of infections affecting diabetic feet to help limit tissue damage and reduce the risk of serious complications.
Surgical treatment for selected foot ulcers when required by the wound's severity, underlying tissue damage, or associated complications.
A procedure that removes dead or damaged tissue from a wound when clinically appropriate, helping support wound management.
Surgical approaches intended to preserve limb function and avoid amputation when medically possible.
Assessment and treatment planning for wounds affecting the foot and ankle, including wounds complicated by diabetes or impaired healing.
Evaluation of diabetic foot problems such as ulcers, infection, tissue damage, and structural changes that may require specialist care.
Specialist care focused on foot health, wound prevention, diabetic foot complications, and the preservation of mobility.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), PhD (Political Science – Healthcare as a Human Right)
Diabetic Foot Treatment, Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment, Diabetic Foot Surgery, Diabetic Wound Care, Non-Healing Wound Management, Diabetic Limb Salvage, Charcot Foot Management, Foot Infection Management, Diabetic Foot Infection Treatment, Foot Ulcer Surgery, Wound Debridement, Limb Preservation Surgery, Foot and Ankle Wound Management, Complications of Diabetes Affecting the Feet, Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Arun Bal
Dr. Arun Bal is a pioneer and Director of Diabetic Foot Surgery and Podiatry Care.
He practices at S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai.
He brings nearly four decades of extensive clinical and surgical experience.
His qualifications include MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and a Ph.D. in Political Science focusing on healthcare ethics.
He specializes in diabetic foot surgery, podiatry care, limb salvage procedures, Charcot foot treatment, and advanced wound care management.
He is the only member from Asia on the Expert Panel for Charcot Foot Guidelines of the International Working Group on Charcot Foot (IWGDF) and received an Oration Award from Georgetown University Hospital, USA.
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